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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,543.36, 9,030.72 and 6,339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,543.36, 9,030.72 and 6,339.36 is: 8,749.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,543.36 : 9,030.72 = 6,339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,543.36/9,030.72 = 6,339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,543.36x = 9,030.72 × 6,339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,543.36x = 57,248,985.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,248,985.14/6,543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,749.17

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